Ave High-Speed Train

Of course, it's possible to buy an AVE train ticket (as well as any Renfe train tickets) at the railway station before departure, but there are several risks involved, including the already sold-out tickets, long queues at the ticket desk, and the possible language barrier. To avoid such potentially unpleasant situations, we advise considering purchasing your tickets online in advance on Rail Ninja. This user-friendly service will save you time, allowing to buy any AVE ticket in a matter of several minutes.

You can look up the timetable for any AVE train, Spain's most spectacular mode of transport, on Rail Ninja. Just choose the stations of departure and arrival, the supposed date of your trip, press "Continue", and voila!

Regardless of the class you choose, you can be sure that you'll be provided with everything you need for a comfortable ride. But if you prefer to travel in absolute comfort, opt for the First Class seating. The class includes comfortable reclining seats, arranged 2 by 1, power sockets, an onboard media center as well as Wi-Fi and complimentary newspapers. There are also seats for travelers with special needs and a playground for children available. Apart from that, your First Class AVE ticket gives you access to the top-notch AVE lounges, available on some stations.

It doesn't matter what class do you prefer to travel in, rest assured that the AVE trains offer very generous luggage space. All passengers are allowed to take up to 3 pieces of luggage on board. But keep in mind that the total dimensions for the items can not exceed 180 cm (5.9 ft) and the total weight can't be more than 25 kg (55 lbs).

Yes, you can travel with a beloved pet onboard a high-speed AVE train, but there are several rules to be followed. There is only one pet per passenger allowed and it must travel in a cage with the dimension not exceeding the parameters of 60 x 35 x 35 cm (23.6 x 13.8 x 13.8 in). You can take only small pets on board, such as cats, dogs, ferrets, and birds (not counting poultry) who weigh no more than 10 kg (22 lb).

The process of buying a return ticket is quite similar to buying a ticket for a one-way trip. For example, if you are booking a train ticket on Rail Ninja and already know when you are planning to go back, you can choose the "Round trip" option over the search bar, enter the dates of your supposed arrival/departure, and get an extensive list of possible ticket options to choose from. If you are not sure when you are going to return, there's no need to worry. You can go on the website and book a return train ticket the way you would buy any one-way ticket later when your plans are finalized.

The simplest way to make a train ticket reservation is online. Another pro of purchasing your tickets with Rail Ninja is that it allows you to book your tickets for as far as two years prior to the journey, making trip planning very easy.

Without a doubt, a carefully planned trip is always less stressful than a spontaneous journey, and the seats reserved in advance are among the "must" things for worry-free travel. If you're booking AVE tickets on Rail Ninja, you may indicate your seat preferences and the best available option will be assigned to you. Another important thing to keep in mind is that making a reservation helps to save money because the "last-minute" tickets always cost more than the ones, purchased some time before the trip.

As mentioned above, AVE trains are suitable for physically challenged travelers. In fact, all Renfe trains offer a free ATENDO service, providing help to the passengers who require assistance to access or transit between the rail stations as well as need some help for boarding/disembarking from the trains.

It is possible to bring your bicycle on an AVE train but only when folded/dismantled and placed in carrying cases. The important thing to remember is that its total dimensions of the bicycles can't be more than 180 cm (5.9 ft), otherwise it won't be allowed on board.